Investigation

Criminal investigation often involves inspecting a person or multiple people for a crime or multiple crimes that have been committed. Investigations often include collecting data, facts, and interviewing witness and suspects.

What to do with Seized Evidence
February 06, 2017 | 5 minutes read
What to do with Seized Evidence

The case is closed, and the suspect is convicted. With no need to store seized evidence, what should law enforcement do with it? Is destruction always required?

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Electronics & Jewelry Evidence Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards
January 16, 2017 | 9 minutes read
Electronics & Jewelry Evidence Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards

Handling electronics and jewelry as evidence requires specialized packaging, storage, and documentation. Special considerations include preventing tampering, ensuring secure storage, and avoiding damage during handling.

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Evidence Training | Currency Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards
January 09, 2017 | 10 minutes read
Evidence Training | Currency Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards

Evidence currency demands dual oversight at every stage. Two people must be involved to ensure the currency is unchanged, unaltered, and accounted for, with dual confirmation verifying its integrity throughout the process.

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Evidence Room | Packaging Manual
January 02, 2017 | 4 minutes read
Evidence Room | Packaging Manual

A packaging manual is crucial for any agency’s evidence room, setting standards for handling and maintaining evidence. Addressing these issues promptly ensures your agency meets the expected standards for maintaining evidence integrity.

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Evidence Room | Procedures Manual
December 19, 2016 | 7 minutes read
Evidence Room | Procedures Manual

Outline procedures in public safety to define activities clearly. Use software to automate tasks and streamline evidence management. Define roles, processing, destruction, and reporting standards to ensure proper handling of evidence and property.

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Evidence Room | General Orders
December 12, 2016 | 8 minutes read
Evidence Room | General Orders

General orders and policy get confused with one another a lot and are mistaken to be the same thing. Administrators are likely guiltier of this than line staff, because they must address both general orders and policy usually in the same question.

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Evidence Training | Refresher Training
December 05, 2016 | 5 minutes read
Evidence Training | Refresher Training

Arriving at an appropriate formula for refresher training doesn’t have to be major headache. Using research to arrive at your plan is a way to eliminate some of the long thought that can slow your progress.

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Evidence Records Triage | Deciding What to Remove and When
November 21, 2016 | 5 minutes read
Evidence Records Triage | Deciding What to Remove and When

Evidence rooms are beasts that require intensive care upfront, to get them in order and ready for use. Once your evidence room is up to the standards, it will get your agency closer to its goals of transparency, integrity, and efficiency.

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Evidence Records Management | What To Maintain | What Not To
November 14, 2016 | 6 minutes read
Evidence Records Management | What To Maintain | What Not To

Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. That’s the problem with government service. Because our evidence room can’t become a document warehouse, we’re not a magazine wholesaler, we’re a public safety agency storing and transferring evidence.

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Evidence Training | Training the Line
October 17, 2016 | 5 minutes read
Evidence Training | Training the Line

Effective evidence handling training is crucial. Use in-service sessions for targeted issues, annual training for refreshers, and monthly instruction days for continuous improvement. Engaging and relevant training builds investment and respect.

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